US Forces on Track to Exit Iraq by September 30
The Story
US forces are on track to complete their troop withdrawal from Iraq by September 30. Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi stated that the country will be free of any foreign military presence on its soil by October 1. Zaidi also announced that weapons will be solely under state control by October 1. During a meeting with US Central Command Commander Charles Brad Cooper, Prime Minister Zaidi affirmed the commitment to the agreed-upon timelines for the international coalition’s military mission in Iraq and the withdrawal of its forces by September 30. He added that October 1 will mark a new day in the history of the Iraqi state, as the country will be responsible for ensuring its own security and stability. Zaidi further stated that state institutions holding weapons will strengthen the state’s authority and sovereignty, and guarantee security and stability.
The Spread
What they agree on
- US forces are on track to complete their troop withdrawal from Iraq by September 30.
- Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi stated that Iraq will be free of any foreign military presence by October 1.
- Zaidi affirmed commitment to agreed-upon timelines for the international coalition's military mission and withdrawal of forces.
- The Iraqi Prime Minister also said that weapons will be solely under state control by October 1.
Where they split
- Sputnik News and Just The News focus on the US forces being on track to leave Iraq by September 30.
- Middle East Eye provides a detailed statement from Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi regarding the end of foreign military presence and state control of weapons by October 1.